we need to consider the original meaning of a meme, not just " funny online picture". Dawkins is a racist Cunt. Meme is a portmanteau of “memory gene”, it applies to any thing someone learns that gets shared and mutates. Like behavior, language, art… it’s a key part of being human. and a major part that separates us from other animals (some have shown learning and spreading behaviors, but at a much smaller scale).
Modern memes are technically a subset of memes. but by definition they have a life of their own. you don’t control them, but if you have to feel anything, its pride, as you contributed to humanity in a tiny way.
we need to consider the original meaning of a meme, not just " funny online picture". Dawkins is a racist Cunt. Meme is a portmanteau of “memory gene”, it applies to any thing someone learns that gets shared and mutates. Like behavior, language, art… it’s a key part of being human. and a major part that separates us from other animals (some have shown learning and spreading behaviors, but at a much smaller scale).
Modern memes are technically a subset of memes. but by definition they have a life of their own. you don’t control them, but if you have to feel anything, its pride, as you contributed to humanity in a tiny way.